Sustainable Development Goals - 17 Goals to Transform our World
Quality Education - Goal 4

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Indicator 4.2.1: Proportion of children under 5 years of age who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex

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Data follows the UN specification for this indicator; however it has not been identified in collaboration with topic experts. As with all indicators, this will be reviewed.

Data availability within the UK is limited to England for this indicator.

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Pupils achieving at least expected level in early learning goals

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Pupils achieving at least expected level in early learning goals
Year Value
2013 48.9
2014 58.0
2015 64.1
2016 67.3
2017 69.0

Source: Department for Education

Geographical Area: England

Unit of Measurement: Percentage (%)

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This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.

Actual Indicator Available Percentage of pupils achieving at least expected level in early learning goals as specified by the united kingdom early years foundation stage profile (EYFSP)
Actual Indicator Description
Indicator Periodicity Annual
Earliest Available Data 2013
Geographic Coverage England
Release Date
Next Release
Statistical Classification
Disaggregation
Comments and Limitations
Contact Details

UK Data Source Metadata

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Organisation Department for Education
Periodicity Annual
Earliest Available Data 2013
Geographical Coverage England
Link to Data Source Early years foundation stage profile results opens in a new window
Release Date 19-10-2017
Next Release
Statistical Classification
Contact Details
Other Information